What do I make my cake roses out of so I can perserve the flowers?

I want to make a demo cake, and I am going to spray the cake to preserve it. What do I make my roses out of, fondant, gum paste, etc.?

What do I make my cake roses out of so I can perserve the flowers?
You could try royal icing also ,but I suggest gum paste because royal icing is excellent for lilies but wouldn't do for roses or orchids; I my opion roses an or orchids need to be molded out of gum paste to achieve that delicate look an you can get tools(they call kemper tools)an a orchids throat pattern, to make the throat "veinie"..
Reply:Most commercial wedding cake makers do flowers and more detailed work with gum paste.





It's easier to work with than fondant if you need stuff to stand up long term.